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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups water
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½ cup pearl barley
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8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
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1 bunch cilantro
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½ bunch green onions
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1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
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½ cup vegetable broth
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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1 cup torn arugula leaves
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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In a saucepan, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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In a food processor, finely chop the cilantro, green onions, and 1/2 the tomatoes. Mix in the broth and Parmesan cheese, and process until well blended.
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In a large bowl, toss the barley, pasta, cilantro mixture, remaining tomatoes, and arugula. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
413 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
82g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 413 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
Sodium 303mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 82g | 30% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 14g | 28% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Calcium 123mg | 9% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 444mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.